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Benin Heads to Polls to Elect New President
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(MENAFN) Voters across Benin streamed to polling stations Sunday to cast ballots in a presidential race that analysts have already characterized as having a "foregone outcome," with the ruling coalition's candidate widely expected to emerge...
Benin’s Hounkpe Concedes Defeat in Presidential Election
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(MENAFN) Benin’s presidential contender Paul Hounkpe has conceded defeat following preliminary indications from Sunday’s election, acknowledging that his rival, Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni, is leading in the early vote count.
Benin's Vote Count Phase Underway
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(MENAFN) Vote tallying is now underway in Benin following the close of polling stations Sunday in the country's first-round presidential election, as reported by correspondents on the ground in Cotonou, the West African nation's economic hub....
Benin Votes in Presidential Election Amid Predicted Two-Horse Race
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(MENAFN) Voters in Benin are casting ballots on Sunday in a presidential election widely described by analysts as having a largely predetermined outcome, according to reports.
Africa Shows Strong Economic Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty
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(MENAFN) Despite rising global instability, shifting trade routes, and heightened geopolitical tensions, Africa continues to demonstrate notable economic resilience.
Benin’s electoral commission releases provisional legislative results
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(MENAFN) Provisional outcomes from Benin’s Jan. 11, 2026 legislative elections indicate that seats in the next National Assembly will be entirely occupied by parties aligned with the ruling coalition, according to official announcements.
Benin Starts Vote Count After Municipal, Parliamentary Elections
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(MENAFN) Electoral authorities in Benin started tallying ballots late Sunday following nationwide municipal and legislative polls.
Benin Begins Vote Counting Following Municipal, Legislative Elections
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(MENAFN) Electoral authorities in Benin initiated ballot tallying late Sunday evening following nationwide municipal and legislative polls that unfolded without incident across the West African nation.
Benin officials begin counting votes after legislative elections
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(MENAFN) Electoral officials in Benin have begun tallying votes after municipal and legislative elections held on Sunday.
Benin starts vote count after municipal, legislative elections
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(MENAFN) Officials in Benin started tallying ballots late Sunday after the country held both municipal and parliamentary elections.
Benin detains dozens over alleged failed coup attempt
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(MENAFN) Authorities in Benin have detained around 30 individuals for their alleged role in a recent coup attempt that shook the West African country, according to reports.
Benin Faces Coup Attempt
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(MENAFN) Military personnel in the West African state of Benin have declared a power takeover through national broadcaster SRTB, though conflicting accounts suggest an assault on the presidential compound was thwarted.
Benin Leader Describes Current Situation as “Totally Under Control”
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(MENAFN) President Patrice Talon announced on Sunday that the situation in Benin is “totally under control,” assuring the population that they may resume their normal routines after an attempted coup in the country.
Benin President Declares Control Over Benin After Coup Attempt
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(MENAFN) Patrice Talon declared complete control over Benin on Sunday after thwarting a military coup attempt that threatened to topple the West African nation's democratic government.
Benin Foils Attempted Military Coup
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(MENAFN) Benin’s President Patrice Talon has announced that loyal security forces successfully thwarted an effort by rebellious soldiers to seize power.
Benin foils attempted military coup, ECOWAS condemns action
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(MENAFN) Benin’s President Patrice Talon announced that loyal security forces successfully stopped an attempted coup by a small group of mutinous soldiers, reports indicate.
Benin soldiers announce coup, oust president Talon
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(MENAFN) Soldiers in Benin declared on national television that they had removed President Patrice Talon from power, asserting that they were now in charge of the state.
Benin Authorities Counter Coup Attempt
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(MENAFN) Benin’s security apparatus is addressing an attempted takeover, with officials insisting the situation is “under control,” according to Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni, who spoke to a media outlet on Sunday.
Benin thwarts coup attempt, public is urged to carry on daily activities
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(MENAFN) According to general reports, Benin’s Interior Minister Alassane Seidou announced on national television that security forces had stopped an attempted coup launched by “a small group of soldiers,” calling on the population to continue...
Benin Thwarts Attempted Military Takeover
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(MENAFN) A bid to overthrow the government by “a small group of soldiers” has been thwarted, according to Beninese Interior Minister Alassane Seidou, who announced on national television that citizens should continue their routine activities...
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